China Finalizes New Regulations to Relax Personal Data Exports
Nearly six months after the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) was first introduced for public consultation, the much-awaited final rules on Regulating and Facilitating Cross-border Data Flows were published and came into effect. The New Regulations largely repeat the Draft Regulations, but now have further relaxed personal data exports from China.
How I Made Practice Chair: 'Start With the Fundamentals,' Says Danielle Patterson of Vinson & Elkins
"I would advise lawyers to start with the fundamentals—focus first on developing their own skills and establishing their practices. You need that foundation be in a position in which you have the time to devote to others and also the knowledge base that will allow you to provide useful, relevant guidance."
The Cutest Trademark Dispute—Squishmallows Takes on Skoosherz
Lawsuits pitting one plush toy against another have brought trade dress law to the forefront. At the heart of the battle is whether there are protectable nonfunctional elements in Kelly Toys' Squishmallows such that Build-A-Bear's use of similar elements in its Skoosherz constitutes trade dress infringement.
Idaho Physician Files Federal Lawsuit to Establish Constitutional Right to Medically Necessary Abortion
"The Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade is both wrong as a matter of law and profoundly harmful to the rights and dignity of millions of people," Stephanie Toti, Executive Director of the Lawyering Project said. "But by its own terms, it does not extend to medically indicated abortions, which continue to be constitutionally protected."
California Bar Considers Opting Out of NCBE Exam
The move comes after state bar staff, in an effort "to prudently manage the budget," explored the prospect of transitioning to an alternative, cost-effective exam administration approach such as a fully remote online exam, beginning with the February 2025 bar exam administration, according to a memo posted to the Board of Trustees website in advance of a Thursday board meeting.